Canon Powershot A530 Reviews

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	Canon Powershot A530 Price (MSRP): $250.00 Megapixel: 5 TYPE: Digital Compact More photos of this camera

The 5.0 megapixel Powershot A530 has a small LCD with low resolution, but that hasn't stopped it from being one of the best-selling cameras of 2006, according to statistics compiled by the NPD Group. Often selling for far less than its $250 MSRP, and $50 less than its beefed up 6MP sibling, the A540, the Powershot A530 is definitely an entry level point-and-shoot for the budget-minded.

Slowest Shutter Speed		15



Fastest Shutter Speed		2000



Screen Size		1.8 in



Screen Resolution		77,000



Screen Type		LCD



Maximum ISO		800



Widest Focal Length		5 mm



Longest Focal Length		23 mm



Maximum Aperture		f/2.6



Zoom		4



Video Resolution		Up to 640x480



Video Frames per second		30



Media Type		SD



Battery		NiMH rechargeable



Battery Life		Approx. 360 shots



Width		3.5 in



Height		2.5 in



Depth		1.7 in



Weight		6 oz



Release Date		February 2006



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User Reviews

Here's how our visitors have reviewed this camera.

RATINGS		AVERAGE RATINGS
Overall quality	7.4
Ease of use	8.6
Fit and finish	6.8
Click-to-click speed	5.6
Display quality	7.2
Flash quality	7.2
Image quality	8.6
Overall value	8
RATING SCALE: 1 = WORST 10 = BEST